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Ethylene Oxide Warning Signs
Hospitals that run ethylene oxide sterilizers post this sign at regulated areas and at their entrances or access ways, where it must be kept legible. The legend is DANGER, ETHYLENE OXIDE, MAY CAUSE CANCER, MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD, a respirator line that reads MAY BE REQUIRED, and AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
18" x 12"
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Ethylene Oxide Warning Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
| 36" x 24" | $126.95 | $81.95 | $274.95 |
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Where ethylene oxide warning signs are used
A sterilizer room door in a central supply area, a service corridor beside the loading dock and a gas cylinder changing area are the spots where a hospital puts this sign. Facilities managers and sterilization supervisors order it so that visiting technicians, housekeeping staff and contractors see the warning before they step in. The sign addresses a simple gap: people pass a door all day without knowing what sits behind it, and a clear legend at the entry tells them that respiratory protection may be needed inside.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
Mount the sign beside each regulated area's door and at any entrance or access way, at a height people read on arrival. Use the 12 x 18 inch portrait size on a sterilizer door or jamb, and the 24 x 18 or 36 x 24 inch landscape size for a corridor wall. Aluminum is rust-free and suits a permanent wall, while plastic at .020 inch suits a sign that moves with a room change. Aluminum can have 1/4 inch holes, and plastic has brass grommets.
Questions about ethylene oxide warning signs
Why does the respirator line say MAY BE REQUIRED?
That wording is fixed in the ethylene oxide legend: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MAY BE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA. Whether a given room needs them is a site decision, so ask your safety officer. Check the current standard for the exact conditions.
Where should the sign hang at a sterilizer room?
Mount it beside each regulated area's door, where a worker reaches it before walking in. Keep the face clean so the legend stays legible. Hang it where people see it without stopping, and avoid spots where a cart or an open door will hide it.
Which material suits a hospital corridor?
Aluminum is .040 inch and rust-free, printed with a gloss finish on one or two sides. Plastic is a light, flexible .020 inch sheet printed on one side, with brass grommets. For a sign that stays fixed to a wall, aluminum is the sturdier pick.
Which rule covers an ethylene oxide area in a shipyard?
The shipyard rule (29 CFR 1915.1047) is identical to the general industry text, so the legend, the MAY BE REQUIRED respirator line and the posting rule carry over. Your employer decides which rule covers a given job, so confirm it with your safety officer.
Why does the legend mention fertility and an unborn child?
The line MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD is part of the fixed ethylene oxide legend, so the sign prints it every time. Ask your safety officer how your safety plan answers staff questions about that line.
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